Western Digital has expanded its SanDisk portfolio with the new 8TB SanDisk Desk Drive, its highest capacity yet on an external desktop SSD.
Western Digital has expanded its SanDisk portfolio with the new 8TB SanDisk Desk Drive, its highest capacity yet on an external desktop SSD.
Press Release
Western Digital has expanded its SanDisk portfolio with the new 8TB SanDisk Desk Drive, its highest capacity yet on a portable SSD. Featuring the speed and reliability of an SSD, this new class of drives gives content creators and business professionals an easy way to back up and access their high-resolution photos, videos and files quickly in a single, convenient location. From photo and video pros to tech enthusiasts, there are a growing number of digital creators generating massive amounts of content who need flexible high-capacity storage solutions to do more, faster.
SanDisk Desk Drive Key Features
Capacity – 4TB and 8TB capacities for photo and video collections, CAD files or 3D renders, large AI-generated files, music libraries, important documents, and more.Performance – Faster content access, for even the heaviest files like 8K videos, with read speeds up to 1,000 MB/s – up to 4x faster than a desktop HDD.
Backup – Quickly back up photos, videos, and files with SSD speeds using Apple Time Machine or make backups automatic with the included downloadable Acronis True Image for Western Digital backup software.
Design – The compact, modern style, recognized as a 2024 Red Dot Design Award recipient4, maximizes desk space and feels natural in any professional or home setting.
Compatibility – Works with Windows or macOS out of the box with exFAT formatting, using the included USB Type-CTM cable.
Pricing, Warranty, and Availability
The SanDisk Desk Drives are backed with a three-year limited warranty. The 4TB SanDisk Desk Drive and 8TB SanDisk Desk Drive are now available in the United States for purchase at the Western Digital Store for $379.99/£359.99 and $699.99/£663.99, respectively.
Also available at the SanDisk Amazon Store.
